Smart Ideas at the Intersection of Transportation, Health, and Equity
How bold transportation policies can make all communities healthier and stronger OAKLAND, Calif., July 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The $450 billion federal transportation bill being debated in Congress right now will clearly have a tremendous impact on how Americans...Research and innovation at the intersection of physics and health sciences
For more information, please contact Kelly Classic, HPS Media Liaison, media@hps.org, 507-284-4407 (office until 1/26 or after 2/3), 507-254-8444 (cell) McLean, VA, January 22, 2008 What new frontiers of science can be probed with the worlds first free electron laser using x-ray wavelengths" ...Researchers effectively treat tumors with use of nanotubes
...to treat tumors close to the surface of the skin, such as in the oral cavity and bladder wall. "We're excited about this," Torti said. "This is the intersection between the physical and the medical sciences that represents the new frontier in modern medicine." ...New White Paper from The Beryl Institute Provides Insights to Generations
...te has released a new White Paper titled, "Customer Experience: A Generational Perspective." From his research, Michael Howe, former CEO of the first intersection of healthcare and retail services -- MinuteClinic, explores the social influences and characteristics of the four generations that currently have the ...Ruth's Hospitality Group Inc. donates Broad Street building to Tulane
...h U. Fertel /Tulane Community Health Center will also be more convenient for patients, as the facility has parking for up to 50 vehicles and is at the intersection of two major bus lines. The center will have a staff of 25, including five doctors, two social workers, a nurse practitioner and 19 administrative...Sociologists to turn the sociological eye on San Francisco
....m. - 10:10 a.m. This session looks critically at the place of youth in the racial politics of community, and showcases new understandings about the intersection of race, youth and community justice, particularly in relation to criminal social control and San Francisco. The Politics of Spoken Word Saturday...Excellence in Workplace Safety Recognized as 2009 Saxcies Award Winners Named
...rs of the SafetyXChange community, her contributions are estimated to include over 150 articles, with advice and information to readers focused on the intersection of safety, careers, and management. Russell Construction was awarded Safety Program of the Year for excellence in safety program development, de...University of Redlands Student Cody Unser Documentary Run to Start Today in L.A.
...rsity of Redlands , takes the viewers on an intimate journey with Cody detailing her daily emotional and physical struggles. The documentary maps the intersection of science and politics. Visit www.cufsf.org to see the trailer. The documentary is produced by the Emmy-award winning Christopher Produ...CVBT Appoints Dr. Nabil Dib as Principal Investigator for Phase II Heart Trial
...ourceLink toll-free at 1.877.728.5414 or resourcelink@chw.edu . About Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is located at the intersection of Val Vista Drive and Loop 202 (south of Pecos Road and east of Val Vista Drive). Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is a four-story, full-service acute-ca...AMIA Announces 2008 Summit on Translational Bioinformatics
...that will explore topics related to translational bioinformatics. To reflect the growth of novel approaches in genomic medicine and biomedicine at the intersection of clinical care and to better serve its growing member population of translational scientists, AMIA recently added translational bioinformatics as on...Issues at intersection of climate change and health impact global well-being
San Diego, November 18, 2008 The American Journal of Preventive Medicine special issue on climate change (November 2008), will be featured at the "Changing Climate Changing People" conference today in Los Angeles. Leading off the event is Guest Editor Howard Frumkin, MD, DrPH, speaking about th...Promising device snags young inventors coveted spot at IShow
...w-cost, technology-driven health aid "for addressing the management of chronic disease, especially for underserved populations." "It represents the intersection of engineering technology, health care and business and fits with UH's role in producing entrepreneurs, especially in the melding of UH's expertise in...AIBS names 2009 emerging public policy leaders
...n 2006. At Swarthmore, he received the Leo M. Leva award for outstanding biology undergraduates. "As a young scientist conducting research at the intersection of science and public health policy, participation in the Congressional Visits Day is an invaluable opportunity for me to observe and engage in the pu...Toothsome research: Deducing the diet of a prehistoric hominid
... In an unusual intersection of materials science and anthropology, researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and The George Washington University...January-February GSA Bulletin media highlights
...t into problems in crustal dynamics. Tracking the burial and tectonic history of Devonian shale of the Appalachian Basin by analysis of joint intersection style Gary G. Lash and Terry Engelder, Dept. of Geosciences, State University of New York-College at Fredonia, Fredonia, New York 14063, USA. Page...Broad Institute awarded major grant to bolster epigenomics research
...mprehensive epigenomic maps of a variety of human cells and to share that data with the worldwide scientific community." "Epigenomics lies at a key intersection point between genome biology and human disease," said Bradley Bernstein, a co-principal investigator as well as a Broad Institute associate member and...FAS honors Mark D. Levine with 2008 Public Service Award
...ce Award is presented annually to an outstanding statesman or public interest advocate who has made a distinctive contribution to public policy at the intersection of science and national security. The award was established in 1971 and past recipients include Edward M. Kennedy, Richard Garwin, Carl Sagan, Phillip...'Seed Wars: Controversies and Cases on Plant Genetic Resources and Intellectual Property'
... worldwide. Aoki graduated from Harvard Law School in 1990 and has been teaching law since 1993. He has written numerous law review articles on the intersection of critical theory and intellectual property. "Seed Wars" is published by the Carolina Academic Press. ...Small wonders: Intersection of biotech and nanotech will produce big advances
MADISON Be honest: Everything you know about nanotechnology is from that GE television ad in which the nerdy professor meets the super-model, and within the space of about 30 seconds they fall in love, get married and produce a nerdy baby wearing eyeglasses. Dont feel left out, however, if you ...Brown engineering professor wins prestigious White House award
...tended Brown as an undergraduate, where he earned a combined degree in electrical engineering and English literature. Zia's research focuses on the intersection of plasmonics and rare-earth emitters. Plasmonics is important because it studies the direct connection between electrical devices (those that use cha...Providence-Based NABsys, Inc., Announces $4 Million Equity Financing
...s highly developed algorithms to accurately reconstruct the DNA sequence. About NABsys, Inc. NABsys is a life sciences company working at the intersection of physics, biology, and computer science to develop its proprietary electronic, solid-state DNA sequencing platform. NABsys is one of five companies ...X marks the spot: Ions coldly go through NIST trap junction
... Physicists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have demonstrated a new ion trap that enables ions to go through an intersection while keeping their cool. Ten million times cooler than in prior similar trips, in fact. The demonstration, described in a forthcoming paper in Physi...BioInnovation Institute in Akron Launched
...strengths." Mr. Considine said the BioInnovation Institute's goals include: * Creating a nationally distinctive center of excellence at the intersection of biomaterials and medicine * Translating leading edge research into life-saving medical devices * Improving the health of the community * Rapidly...Hoana Medical and Hawai'i Union Health and Welfare Trust Funds Partner to Fix Healthcare
...d"), transforms any hospital bed into a LifeBed(TM) System by tracking a patient's vital signs without any wires or connections to the patient. At the intersection between information technology and medical devices, the LifeBed(TM) System acts like another set of eyes for the nurse and alerts if a patient is in t...Nikon Instruments Receives Record Number of Entries for Nikon Small World
...a State University (judges consultant) Nikon Small World recognizes photomicrographers for their achievements in capturing dynamic images at the intersection of science and art. Over the past 34 years, the competition has become the preeminent forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen t...